Eater Chris in Portland, OR, heard us talking about Magic Shell and sent in this idea: Grab yourself a mediocre-to-good vanilla ice cream. Then let it melt down while stirring to create the consistency of a soft serve (maybe a little thicker). Then, dump the Magic Shell over the top and STIR IT IN. This sounds odd but it makes for
A great pic (and great concept) from listener Catherine! /dan
In this week's show, listener Pat in Ohio regales us with a tale of unrequited love, cookies, and ultimate redemption. Make these cookies for someone you covet, and if your cookies are rejected, you'll know it wasn't meant to be. But if the cookies are accepted and enjoyed, it just might be the start of something special, or at least
I dreamed this up last night. Or more precisely, I thought it up, when I saw a slice of turkey and a bag of Chex Mix in my kitchen. Yes, I was drinking. /dan
As I make clear in this week's Thanksgiving show, I'm a big proponent of brining your turkey. (Here's a quick primer if you want to learn more about the basics of brining.) And as our guest, Ron Kuby, will rightly point out, the most important thing about brining is that you do it. But there's a wide range of flavors